JALANDHAR Recruitment Dossier

Assistant Professor

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Professor in administered by JALANDHAR Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JALANDHAR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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Official Domain: jalandhar.nic.in | Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

Related Active Openings under JALANDHAR

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Assistant Professor Grade I	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2022-04-11
Assistant Professor Grade Ii	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Biodata Project Scientist I	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-07-04
Biodata Jrf	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by JALANDHAR

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Supplying Sports Goods for Sports Department Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supplying Stationary Goods Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Temporary Electrification on Hiring Basis in Connection with P Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nml Eng Wsm Enit 2025 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Professor in?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JALANDHAR Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain jalandhar.nic.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official recruitment portal of the Jalandhar Authority to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, UGC-NET/SLET scores, research publications, and teaching experience details carefully to avoid any discrepancies.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, post-graduation degrees, NET certificates, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking, with applicable fee concessions for reserved categories, and download the payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the written exam admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Professor in is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Screening Test (MCQ)	120 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Punjabi Language Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Stage 2: Domain Specific Subject Test	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Core Subject Syllabus (as per UGC-NET guidelines for the respective discipline applied for).
Stage 3: Document Verification and Academic Score (API) Evaluation	Qualifying (API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018)	Verification of original academic degrees, research publications, teaching experience, and category certificates.
Stage 4: Personal Interview and Presentation	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Assessment of teaching aptitude, communication skills, subject-matter expertise, and research vision.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Assistant Professor under the Jalandhar Authority (aligned with UGC and Punjab Civil Services rules) is positioned at Academic Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an initial Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 57,700. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 30,581, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Jalandhar (classified as a Class Y city) at 18% amounting to Rs. 10,386, the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA thereon (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,04,175. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,828) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 94,500, making it a highly lucrative academic career.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the Jalandhar Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies of the Government of India and Punjab State Government. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income certificate validity. Women candidates receive fee concessions and horizontal reservation benefits as per state directives. All reservation claims must be supported by valid, updated certificates issued by competent revenue authorities during document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Professor in

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

Candidates from the General category must secure a minimum of 45% marks in the written test, while candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories require a minimum of 40% to be eligible for the next stage.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the written examination for any specific subject is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fair grading.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

No official service bond is mandated, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before they can apply for inter-university transfers or external deputations.

What is the duration of the probation period for Assistant Professors?

The selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, which may be extended by one more year based on performance evaluations and administrative reviews.

Is the domain-specific syllabus identical to the UGC-NET syllabus?

Yes, the syllabus for the core subject paper is highly aligned with the latest UGC-NET/CSIR-NET syllabus for the respective academic disciplines.

Where will the initial posting of the selected candidates be?

Selected candidates will be posted in government colleges or constituent campuses under the jurisdiction of the Jalandhar Authority and Punjab state higher education department.